maimed

Maimed is a term used to describe a person or animal that has suffered a severe injury, typically resulting in permanent disfigurement or loss of function. Historically, the term has also been associated with legal penalties, where maiming could be a specific crime or a consequence of other offenses, often involving the mutilation of a body part. This could include the loss of a limb, eye, or other significant anatomical feature.

In modern contexts, the word "maimed" is generally used to describe the result of accidents, violence, or medical conditions that lead to disabling injuries. It emphasizes the severity and often irreversible nature of the damage. While the legal implications of maiming have evolved, the concept of being maimed still carries a connotation of extreme physical harm and lasting impairment. The focus is on the loss of a body part or the severe incapacitation of a person or animal due to injury. The term conveys a sense of profound and lasting physical alteration or damage.